PepsiCo Foundation NextStep Emergency Grant

The PepsiCo Foundation NextStep Emergency Grant is a grants program for current undergraduate students who are recipients of The PepsiCo Foundation NextStep Scholarship Program and who face unexpected financial difficulties that may affect enrollment. Grants are issued to cover eligible expenses up to $1,000 per request, with separate allowances for various categories of need.

Grant funds up to $1,000 per request to cover eligible emergency expenses related to enrollment and attendance; documentation of expenses required.

Applicants must be a current undergraduate student enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university and a current recipient (new or renewal) of The PepsiCo Foundation NextStep Scholarship Program, with unexpected financial difficulties that may impact enrollment.

Submit an application with enrollment verification and documentation of eligible emergency expenses; approval decisions are made by Scholarship America.